Chapter 7: Bill Pickett
Podcast |
Black Cowboys
Publisher |
iHeartPodcasts
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
History
Race
Society & Culture
USA
Categories Via RSS |
History
Society & Culture
Publication Date |
Apr 15, 2021
Episode Duration |
00:48:14

Bill Pickett, the greatest showman of Wild West. A Black cowboy born free, in 1870, in Travis County, Texas. He invented a whole rodeo sport, became an icon of toughness, and thrilled crowds across North America. But when his promoters set him up to face a raging bull in Mexico City, the ensuing fight over cultural supremacy has dangerous consequences.

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King of the Bullriders, Bronco-busters, and Bulldoggers

Bill Pickett, the greatest showman of Wild West. A Black cowboy born free, in 1870, in Travis County, Texas. He invented a whole rodeo sport, became an icon of toughness, and thrilled crowds across North America. But when his promoters set him up to face a raging bull in Mexico City, the ensuing fight over cultural supremacy has dangerous consequences.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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